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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

New lizard quilt gets underway

so it is a bit unusual to start a quilt by sorting out the sashing before actually making the blocks but that is just what I have done...I originally started out with thinking I would have a six inch block in between the blocks but gave up in that idea...I then settled on making circles for the sashing and when I visualized it it my mind the sashing just seemed to large at 6" so I cut it down to 4"...

I like the smaller sized sashing rather then the wider this will allow the lizards more of the stage...I originally just drew this concept out on scrap paper during a quiet moment in ER...yes it does happen although rarely

The original design with a cutting layout beside it...excited to get this quilt going as I have been spending long hours cleaning out behind all the sheds on this farm...way to much stuff...hoping my new allure will be along soon and then I really will be quilting

I'm with elle; it looks complicated. :-) I like the circles -- you appliqued them to that fabric, right? Wow! I've done some of that recently but can't imagine doing a large piece (like a border) full of circles. Just not that ambitious, I guess!

Love your approach with the sashing first. I'm sure you'll fill those blocks beautifully. And your notes drawn out on paper look like my sketchbook. I draw whatever comes into my head, and make a few notes, all in pencil. Then I start working out dimensions and cutting plans. Thanks for posting.